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PGF 168

1954 Riley 1.5 Litre

Grey Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,247 mi
Last recorded36,247 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre40,282 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGF 168
MakeRiley
Model1.5 Litre
Year1954
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,247 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,233 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 36,036 miles

How Reliable is the Riley 1.5 Litre?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 303 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
346
Miles/Year
79
Year Lifespan
303
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36
Steering rack gaiter split 33
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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PGF 168 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre in Grey with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 40,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Riley 1.5 Litre fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGF 168, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Riley 1.5 Litre typically stays on UK roads for around 79 years. At 72 years old, this Riley 1.5 Litre is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGF 168 registered?

PGF 168 is a 1954 Riley 1.5 Litre, first registered on 5 August 1954.

Is PGF 168 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGF 168 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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